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Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Toccoa River suspension bridge.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Crossing the Toccoa River.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
One of the many trailside backcountry campsites.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Campsite before heading down into Three Forks.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Open field at the end of Benton MacKaye Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Long Creek Falls.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail intersection.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Crossing Justus Creek along the Appalachian Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Justus Creek, upstream.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Appalachian storms.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Last overlook before Woody Gap.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Wildflowers along the Appalachian Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
White blazes mark the Appalachian Trail portion of the Georgia Loop.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Several rock outcroppings make for good breaks to scramble and climb.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Preacher's Rock outlook on the Appalachian Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
The trail cuts over Coosa Bald (not really bald) through the back corner of Vogel State Park.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Solitary trail through the woods.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Sweeping views from the tops of mountains on the Duncan Ridge Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Other hikers and ultra-runners leave encouraging notes along the way.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Obstacles will be encountered in the more remote sections of the Duncan Ridge Trail, where maintenance is difficult.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Although the trail is well marked, brush and debris often cover the trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
The forest varies between old and young trees along the loop.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
DRT and BMT connect and run into the Appalachian Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
White diamonds mark the Benton MacKaye Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Sometimes up and over, sometimes around the mountains.
Erik Jarvi
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09/27/2017
Sunrise through the trees.
Erik Jarvi
Photo Date:
09/27/2017
An easier section of the trail.
Erik Jarvi
Photo Date:
09/27/2017
Outdoor Project at the Toccoa River swinging bridge.